Inspector General

The Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller serves as the official county auditor as mandated by the Florida Constitution (Article VIII, Section 1(d)), and has the authority and responsibility to conduct comprehensive audits and reviews of all departments, programs, and services funded by the Board of County Commissioners, and the office of the Clerk.

The Inspector General Department, under the authority of the Clerk, conducts all audits in accordance with Global Internal Audit Standards published by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

The department also audits the verified inventory and accountings filed by guardians of property, and reviews and investigates fraud, waste, and abuse claims made against the county.